Denmark 1915-1918 Postage Due Stamp, Red

Denmark · 1915 · 10 øre

This is a Danish postage due stamp, part of a series issued between 1915 and 1918. The design is purely typographic, featuring the large numeral '10' for the denomination in an oval frame, with 'DANMARK' at the top and 'AT BETALE' (To Pay) and 'PORTO' (Postage) below. The stamp is printed in a distinct red color on unwatermarked paper.

Issued during World War I, these utilitarian stamps were used by the postal service to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter or parcel. Their simple, functional design reflects the practical needs of the time.